by Brendon DeSimone | Jan 23, 2018 | home buying, new construction, Tips & Advice
Any buyer shopping for a home today, in any market and at any price point, is likely to come across new construction homes for sale. The sellers are both large national builders and smaller local developers. Some homes are for sale as a part of a subdivision, while...
by Jennifer Lyons | Jan 23, 2018 | home buying, new construction, real estate agents, Tips & Advice
Buying new construction seems simple, right? Just pick out the floor plan you want, choose the perfect lot, and watch it go up. No sellers to deal with, no unexpected repairs that come up during inspection, no drawn-out negotiations. Right? Not so fast. In any real...
by Daniel Bortz | Jan 23, 2018 | home buying, new construction, Tips & Advice
If you're in the market for a brand-new home, you've got a ton of options. Sales of new homes surged to an eight-year high in 2015, according to data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau, and single-family production is...
by Brittan Jenkins | Jan 23, 2018 | First Time Home Buyers, home buying, homeownership, Mortgages, Tips & Advice
Trained to spot financial mismanagement, mortgage lenders take careful time to review your finances before approving or denying you for a home loan. The role of the lender in approving a loan is to make sure you have enough money for a down payment and closing costs,...
by Brittan Jenkins | Jan 22, 2018 | First Time Home Buyers, home buying, homeownership, Mortgages, Tips & Advice
Whether you're a seasoned or first-time home buyer, be prepared to know your FICO score and have a firm understanding of your credit history. And if you're buying with another person, their credit history can affect your joint home purchase. What is a FICO score?...
by Brittan Jenkins | Jan 22, 2018 | First Time Home Buyers, home buying, homeownership, Mortgages, Tips & Advice
When couples start a new journey as homeowners, questions can linger as to whose name (or names) should be listed on the mortgage and title. Many couples want a 50/50 split, indicating equal ownership to the asset, but sometimes that isn't the best financial decision....